NHTSA Recall # | 95063 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 11V487000 |
MFG Compaign # | L33 |
Manufacturer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CHARGER |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Date of notification | 28/12/11 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 13/10/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/10/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 29/09/11 |
Report created | 29/09/11 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 667 |
Defect summary | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand caravan and journey models and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011, through september 13, 2011, that are equipped with 3. 6l engines. These engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block. |
Consequence summary | Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 18, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
Recall notes | This is chrysler safety recall number l33. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |